223 Payroll Compliance jobs in South Africa
Payroll Compliance Clerk
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We are looking for a Payroll Compliance Clerk to join our Compliance team. This position will be based at our Head Office in Cape Town, reporting to the Payroll Compliance Supervisor.
Responsibilities:- To check and validate all payroll submissions across all business units efficiently, on time, accurately and in accordance with company policies and legislation.
- To execute tasks accurately, on time and in accordance with payroll procedures, company policies and legislation.
- To check and report on the application of relevant legislative requirements and deadlines dates.
- To record all HR and Payroll administration accurately to enable compliance reporting.
- Diploma in HR/Payroll/Business Administration/Accounting.
- 1 - 3 years of experience within an Administration/Payroll environment.
- Company Policies and Procedures.
- Medical Aid and Pension Fund Rules.
- Payroll Systems.
- Accounting Knowledge.
- Computer Literacy.
- Written and Verbal Communication.
- Interpersonal Skills.
- Conflict Management.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to follow rules and procedures.
- Numerical.
- Applying Expertise and Technology.
- Planning and Organising.
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
- Following Instructions and Procedures.
- Coping with Pressures and Setbacks.
- Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives.
- Analysing.
Payroll & Compliance Administrator
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- Process the full payroll cycle using Sage 300 People, including data input, calculations, benefits administration and reporting (9 entities, +- 420 employees)
- Monthly payrolls only, multiple package structures (Cash-up & TCTC & Independent Contractors)
- Coordinate with the wider HR team to ensure all staff changes are processed timeously and correctly on the payroll
- Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, statutory deductions (PAYE, UIF, SDL, etc.), and all other external payments like Retirement and Medical Fund etc.
- Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation (Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity, South Africa Revenue Services etc.)
- Annual COID submissions & claims administration
- Ensure high levels of data integrity on the payroll system
- Process and reconcile all inputs received and other employee-related payments
- Prepare and submit monthly statutory returns (EMP201, etc.)
- Prepare data for bi-annual statutory submissions (EMP501, etc.)
- Generate interim tax certificates for provisional taxpayers
- Respond to employee payroll queries and resolve any discrepancies in a timely and professional manner, keeping the Reward & Payroll Manager informed
- Generate and distribute payroll reports as required
- Perform all payroll-related month-end functions
- Monthly benefit fund submissions (Retirement Fund, Medical Aid, employee assistance program)
- UIF administration
- Assist with the preparation for payroll audits, BEE audits and reconciliations
- Assist with Disability claims
- Assist with general administrative tasks related to payroll, benefits, and statutory compliance
- Assist with Payroll projects as needed
- Assist the Reward & Payroll Manager as needed
- A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous
- A functional understanding of South African payroll legislation and regulations
- Experience with retirement fund & medical aid administration
- Experience with COID claims & administration
- Good numerical and analytical skills
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and conscientiousness
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all time
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Payroll & compliance administrator
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Payroll compliance clerk
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Payroll compliance & taxation manager
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Payroll and Compliance Administrator
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We're on the lookout for a Payroll & Compliance Administrator to join our client's HR team in Stellenbosch. If you're meticulous about detail, thrive on deadlines, and know Sage 300 People like the back of your hand, this could be your perfect fit.
What you'll be doing :
As the go-to payroll and compliance expert, you'll take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing for 9 entities supporting around 420 employees. From accurate salary runs and benefits administration to statutory submissions and audit preparation, you'll ensure our payroll operations are always compliant, on time, and running smoothly.
Your key responsibilities :
- Handle the full payroll cycle on Sage 300 People (monthly payrolls, multiple package structures)
- Ensure accurate processing of staff changes and timely salary payments
- Administer and reconcile all statutory deductions (PAYE, UIF, SDL, etc.) and benefit contributions
- Prepare and submit EMP201 / EMP501 returns and generate tax certificates
- Maintain payroll records, support audits, and resolve employee queries professionally
- Oversee COID submissions, disability claims, and UIF administration
- Contribute to compliance tasks and payroll improvement projects
What we're looking for :
- 5 years relevant payroll experience with at least 3 years using Sage 300 People
- Strong grasp of South African payroll legislation and compliance requirements
- Solid Excel and MS Office skills with sharp attention to detail
- Experience with benefits administration (retirement, medical aid, COID)
- Excellent time management, problem-solving, and communication skills
- A relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous
What's in it for you :
- Join a reputable, stable company with a high-integrity HR team
- Work in a collaborative environment where accuracy and compliance are valued
- Play a key role in ensuring seamless payroll for hundreds of employees
- Be part of a professional team that supports continuous learning and operational excellence
Apply now if you're ready to take full ownership of payroll compliance with precision and pride.
If you don't hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. Stay in touch, follow us online, and keep an eye out for future opportunities.
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Key Skills : Data Entry, Paychex, Accounting, UltiPro, Workers' Compensation Law, Ceridian, Paylocity, HRIS, Payroll, ADP, Kronos, Human Resources
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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About Remote
Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. You can find Remoters working from 6 different continents (Antarctica left to go!) and all of our positions are fully remote.
About Remote
Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. You can find Remoters working from 6 different continents (Antarctica left to go!) and all of our positions are fully remote.
We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform.
If you are energetic, curious, motivated and ambitious, be part of our world. Apply now and define the future of work!
What This Job Can Offer You
As the Global Payroll Policy & Compliance Lead, you will build and own automated compliance tracking frameworks and real-time compliance dashboards, ensuring payroll operations and product development remain aligned with global regulations.
This role is critical in translating complex regulatory updates into actionable insights for Product, Engineering, Payroll Operations, and Risk & Compliance. Your work will ensure compliance is proactively embedded into our payroll systems, mitigating risks, and supporting business growth in an evolving regulatory landscape.
What you bring
- Extensive experience in global payroll product compliance, employment law, tax compliance, or payroll operations.
- Strong understanding of global payroll regulations, tax laws, CBAs, and social security policies.
- Experience in legislation tracking, regulatory intelligence, or compliance implementation across multiple jurisdictions.
- Proven ability to design automated compliance tracking frameworks and compliance dashboards for real-time monitoring of payroll risks and legislative updates.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working cross-functionally between Product, Engineering, Payroll Operations, and Risk teams.
- Highly data-driven, proficient in compliance tracking tools, reporting software, and automation frameworks (e.g SQL, Google Scripts, Notion).
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to analyse legal documents and translate them into clear, actionable product and operational recommendations.
- Experience in payroll technology or payroll system compliance (a plus).
- Writes and speaks fluent English
- It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus.
Compliance Monitoring & Implementation
- Design automated compliance tracking frameworks, ensuring proactive identification of legal changes across multiple jurisdictions to ensure all regulatory changes are documented and actioned efficiently.
- Work closely with Legal and RiskCom teams to monitor and analyse global payroll regulations, including tax laws, employment regulations, CBAs, social security policies, and real-time payroll reporting mandates.
- Work closely with RiskCom & Ops teams to ensure legislative updates are reviewed and incorporated into payroll operations.
- Maintain centralised tracking tools and databases to ensure all regulatory changes are documented and actioned efficiently.
- Work closely with the Product Strategic Lead to ensure regulatory changes are seamlessly integrated into payroll technology and system updates.
- Provide executive briefings, compliance reports, and stakeholder updates to ensure leadership has full visibility of regulatory risks.
- Partner with internal risk teams to ensure that compliance tracking aligns with SOC2, GDPR, and other global regulatory standards.
- Conduct deep-dive research into complex payroll legislation topics, such as CBAs, employment tax reforms, minimum wage indexing, and social security policy changes.
- Develop white papers, regulatory summaries, and internal guidance to help teams navigate complex payroll compliance environments.
- You'll report to: Manager, GP Strategy & Compliance
- Team: RiskCom (GP Strategy & Compliance)
- Location: For this position we welcome everyone to apply, but we will prioritise applications from the EMEA regions
- Start date: As soon as possible
Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.
At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.
The base salary range for this full-time position is 47,100 EUR - 52,950 EUR. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.
At Remote, we foster internal mobility as a key element of our culture of employee growth and development, supported by a compensation philosophy that guarantees pay equity and fairness. Therefore, all compensation changes associated with an internal move will be reviewed by the Total Rewards & People Enablement team on a case by case basis.
Application process
- Interview with recruiter
- Interview with future manager
- Interview with team members (no managers present)
- Bar Raiser Interview
- Prior employment verification check
At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.
At Remote, we foster internal mobility as a key element of our culture of employee growth and development, supported by a compensation philosophy that guarantees pay equity and fairness. Therefore, all compensation changes associated with an internal move will be reviewed by the Total Rewards & People Enablement team on a case by case basis.
The annual salary range for this full-time position is
€47.100—€52.950 EUR
Benefits
Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook at remote.com/r/benefits. As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all Remoters:
- work from anywhere
- flexible paid time off
- flexible working hours (we are async)
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- mental health support services
- stock options
- learning budget
- home office budget & IT equipment
- budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces
We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async.
You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.
If that sounds like something you want, apply now!
How To Apply
- Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.
- We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.
- If you don’t have an up to date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.
We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to.
At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check see here.
Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis. Seniority level
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Human Resources
- Industries Human Resources Services
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Compliance Officer
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Job Title: Compliance Officer
Company: GED Africa
Location: Democratic Republic of Congo, Mauritius, Zambia.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct audits and assessments.
- Develop and implement compliance policies.
- Provide training and support to staff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in compliance.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.